Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.  

Recommended Audience: This program is designed for adults and children 12+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  

Program Description: Witness the night's magic transform the trails as we marvel at the full moon and reveal natural history happenings on this quiet, guided hike. Full Moon Walks provide rare opportunities to hike Cincinnati Nature Center trails when we’re normally closed. These nighttime walks utilize level upland trails—we avoid hills, steps, and stream crossings for safety. 

While each Full Moon Walk varies, we generally stop periodically for natural history moments, special readings, or simply to admire the shadows cast by the full moon. As it’s nighttime, the pace is slower. Leaders adjust the walking speed based on their group.  

What to Expect: On a Full Moon Walk, you’ll take a 1-to-1.5-mile leisurely walk on a trail. The trails may be muddy during wetter times of the year, but we’ll do our best to keep you dry.   

Based on registrations, you’ll have the option to choose a group according to your desired pace and peers:   

• Join an easy hike group (level surface) or a more moderate hike group (may walk faster as well as travel up some hills).  
• Join an adult-only group.  

For more information, please see how to prepare for a night hike.

Note: Please arrive promptly for the walk’s start time. Gatehouse only remains open for 15 minutes after program start time.  

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the White Creekside Barn at our Long Branch Farm & Trails location (Temporary Entrance at 1600 Fay Rd., Goshen, OH 45150).

PLEASE NOTE THE TEMPORARY ENTRANCE: 1600 Fay Road.

• Coordinates to the temporary Fay Road entrance from Google Maps: 39°14'00.2"N 84°11'15.1"W.
• Look for a small red gatehouse at this entrance.
• The existing one-lane maintenance road has been re-graveled and vehicular bump outs have been added to allow for two-way traffic. 

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission.  

Check your email for registration information regarding this transaction. SAVE A TREE, please retain your order number or save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program. Visitor Services associates can also verify your etickets from the order number or by name.

Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.